Amy Dowden shares cancer update as she's 'making the most of the good days'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has given a health update as she continues with chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
33-year-old Amy, who will not take part in Strictly Come Dancing this year due to undergoing treatment, shared the update as she revealed she is "Making the most of the good days". The dancer revealed in May that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and has undergone a single masectomy as a result, and began her chemotherapy treatment last month.
The star has been keeping fans regularly updated on her health with posts to her Instagram, including her latest post. She shared a snap of herself in front of a huge birthday cake as she celebrated for her 33rd birthday, which happened earlier in August.
Strictly star Amy Dowden revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in May (Instagram/ @amy_dowden)
The star revealed she is 'making the most of the good days' as she belatedly celebrated her 33rd birthday (amy_dowden/Instagram)Writing to her 488,000 followers she shared a belated birthday celebration as she captioned the snap: "When you have the best friends and have a late birthday celebration! @braddykes is taking cake orders". She added to the snap various hashtags including " #belatedbirthdaycelebration", "#makingthemostofthegooddays", "#ihavethebestfriends" and "#myjourney".
Amy's battle with chemotherapy has not been easy and she has recently been allowed to return home but revealed she's been suffering with side effects from her treatment. In another Instagram update, Amy explained that she is suffering from blood clots after her latest round of chemotherapy.
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Sharing a picture of herself with a thumbs up and looking upbeat despite her health battles, she wrote: "And I’m going home to my own bed! Thanks again to the marvellous NHS! Got some blood clots but I’m feeling good other than a sore and swollen arm. Another hurdle along this journey. But again forever grateful to the nhs and my heroes around me. Can’t wait to get into my own bed since Monday though".
Throughout her health battle Amy has received messages of support from friends, family, fans and her fellow Strictly team. After revealing the devastating blow that doctors had found more tumours after her initial surgery, Amy received support from her fellow professional dancers.
After news of her second cancer diagnosis broke, Amy took to Instagram to share an inspiring and motivating quote amid her diagnosis which read: "Keep shining darling. You are stronger than you think. Even though you may doubt it, you will get through the hard stuff with grace, strength, and courage." In response, her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dianne Buswell penned: "Yes you will." Michelle Tsiakkas also added: "Yes you will. Love you." While Nancy Xu Xi gushed: "Come on my darling girl."
Strictly show bosses revealed they had no plans to replace Amy while she continues her health battle. In May, a source: "They won't be recasting a replacement for Amy and even if she isn't well enough to take part in a full series, they'll strive to have her back showcasing her amazing skills in some form."
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